Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
About Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology
Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit trade school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 45 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 25.00% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (60.0%) and White (24.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology | — | $25,855 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Pennsylvania (state median) | $19,450 | $17,754 | 181 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology really?
Evidence: average net price at Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology is $25,855.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $25,855 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $8,102 above the Pennsylvania median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $5,802 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$25,855
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $26,035 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $22,830 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $24,650 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $29,180 |
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology is known for
Top program completions
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other26
- Real Estate Development9
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General6
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist5
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor5
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology.
Campus
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
City / state
- ZIP
- 15217
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 29% above the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Mid East
Size
Enrollment
45
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 218
- Full-time share
- 20%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$6,333
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 7.69%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2015–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | — | — | $14,972 |
| 2016 | — | — | $14,673 |
| 2017 | — | — | $16,932 |
| 2018 | — | — | $11,061 |
| 2019 | — | — | $20,911 |
| 2020 | — | — | $20,707 |
| 2021 | — | — | $27,805 |
| 2022 | — | — | $26,029 |
| 2023 | — | — | $30,608 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology reported total enrollment of about 45 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 2% male and 98% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (60.0%), White (24.4%), and Two or More Races (6.7%). About 7.69% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
20.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology in 2024 is 45 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 218 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
0.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
25.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other: 0% male / 100% female
- Real Estate Development: 0% male / 100% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology graduates earn—and in which programs?
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology.
Evidence Median federal loan debt: $6,333. Average net price used in cost models: $25,855.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 5 programs by IPEDS completions (6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,405
- Pennsylvania median 0.86× the median ($8,615)
- Mid East median 0.81× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology at a glance
Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology
Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution in Pittsburgh, PA.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, OtherReal Estate DevelopmentCosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American60.0%White or Caucasian24.4%Two or More Races6.7%
Schools near Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology
Other campuses in Pittsburgh, PA when available, plus nearby institutions in Pennsylvania.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade F) within Pennsylvania, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology located?
Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology is located in Pittsburgh, PA.
How much does Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $25,855 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology?
Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 218 students, Black or African American (60.0%), White (24.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology?
The 150%-time completion rate is 25.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,333.
Is Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology public or private?
Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology is a private for-profit institution located in Pittsburgh, PA.
Is Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology an HBCU?
No. Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology a tribal college?
No. Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).
Is Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Pennsylvania college profile
- Pennsylvania college costs
- Pennsylvania colleges by ROI
- Pennsylvania trade schools profile
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- Urban (City) college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Pennsylvania
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.